Have you been affected by the fire at Grenfell Tower?

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The past few days have been very challenging. Hard to comprehend this happened in London, one of the richest and most developed cities in the world.

The Grenfell fire incident has impact on many people from around the world. Some of those who perished came to Britain and made it their home. Some of them came to Britain in search of safety. They had that safety for a while but that devastating fire robbed them that; it also robbed them of their lives and the lives of their beloved ones. These people had names, stories, plans, aspirations and hopes. But all that was cut short unexpectedly. It is very heart-breaking. Deeply touching. Very hard to imagine.

I don’t live nearby; I don’t have relatives living in that building. But I’m in a deep sorrow because the people that perished were humans above all. They were part of my wider human family. But I also have more reasons to be heartbroken and disappointed. I took time to visit some of the families of those affected. I was able to pay my respects; that was the least I could do. I was also able to hear stories of sorrow, bravery, endurance, kindness, and humanity.

To see the family of that little boy Issac was so heart-breaking. To see the family and friends of Brkite was devastating. To visit the family of Hashim and hear their stories was deeply touching (Hashim, his wife and his 3 children are still missing). All these people were with their loved ones days ago. That is no more the case. Their loved ones are gone. Yes, they are gone forever. But these families and many others need answers as to why this could happen in the 21st century London. They will seek justice. Yes, justice is needed for those who have perished by this terrible incident; for those who have lost their loved ones; for those who are made homeless; and, for those who are in fear as they live in this type of buildings. Answers and assurances are urgently needed.

My heart still aches. I am so sad and heartbroken. But I hope one day justice will be served to those affected by the Grenfell fire incident. That is the least they would expect.

I was woken up by my dad's constant calls from southern coastal China in the early morning around four. I was a bit unconscious when picking up the phone, and a bit annoyed. But on the phone, strangely, my dad's voice was shaking. He asked me, "Where are you right now? Is everything ok with you ?" He then told me my mum saw a live news saying a tower in West London was burning and people were throwing themselves out of the building to escape! I was so shocked.

They knew that I was living on the top of a tower in West London and they were worried about that was exactly my building! I could imagine how much they panicked at that moment. Only could they relieve as I picked up the phone which meant I was alive and not in the same tower.

Then I looked out of the window. The Grenfell Tower was like a burning hell. Thick smoke surrounded it and kept spreading miles and miles away. So I witnessed the whole nightmare from my window. And totally shocked! I just felt painful and sad. I couldn't say a word. Nor can I believe it was happening!! And it was just torturing when seeing the flames and smoke in a distance, knowing people would die, but couldn't do anything to help to stop the nightmare.

Having arrived on scene at 8am, I was proud to see my community come together with their overwhelming support and donations. It has been years since the last time I've witnessed such community spirit. Council was no where to be seen but that did not stop the community from working together to ensure that everyone affected had clothes and food. Some volunteers had worked tirelessly from the morning to the late night ensuring that donations were sorted and people received the right assistance. It goes to show what we can achieve when we come together and work with one another. Different faiths and religious organisations also showed up providing both residents of Grenfell and volunteers food and water. It's amazing how it was brought the local and national community together, as later in the people from places such as Manchester and Southampton arrived with their donations.

Council staff have been working from the official rest centres that have been set up in a coordinated response.

As a result these resources (housing officers, childrens and adults social care staff and senior emergency response council employees will not be basing themselves from unofficial/pop up rest centres as we are coordinating our response and the support that we provide from three main centres (Portabello and WestWay being two).

At home, heard the copters & sirens but thought it was BBC or Westfield & couldn't see anything from my window. My door was another matter. Reminded me of 2001 & the twin towers, slightly smaller scale, but a huge building still.. I have many pictures, and will give them all to investigators.

Lots of people have offered spare rooms and places to stay for those affected by the fire. Jamie's Italian in nearby Westfield have given food as have local butcher Ginger Pig. Local mosques, temples and churches have opened their doors to help too. Local businesses are giving out teas and coffees.